(this is only) the beginning; just the start; jonokuchi; lowest division in sumo
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
by today; before the day is over
if so; in that case; in that situation
somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely
close; intimate; on good terms
to support each other; to support one another
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly; less and less
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
cracking sound (e.g. cracking one's knuckles); crunching sound
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
cross; cross shape; sign of the cross
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
submission (wrestling, judo, etc.)
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
vision (of the future); foresight; large display screen; imagination; insight; (sense of) sight
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
tree frog (esp. the Japanese tree frog, Hyla japonica)
to jump up; to leap up; to spring up
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
unrealistic; impractical; infeasible; unreal
(sense of) reality; realness; realism; authenticity; viability